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After watching his father’s family-owned business struggle to succeed, Rich Allen made it his mission to turn failure into a legacy by asking one simple question: what makes a business work? The answer? It’s as easy as riding a bike. A high- energy speaker, recognized author, very successful entrepreneur, and sought- after advisor to business owners, Rich has proven time and time again that his bicycle model works. With experience in both large and small companies, including growing a small manufacturing business to well over $100M in annual sales, Rich has helped hundreds of business owners harness the power of their team – giving them the freedom, flexibility and profitability they deserve.

What Expert Authority World™ is saying about the show:

  • Great show!
    February 9, 2024 by Gisele_Oliveira from United States

    I'm absolutely hooked on this podcast! Huge kudos to Mario for consistently delivering top-notch episodes. Keep up the fantastic work!

  • Amazing Guests, Real World Advice
    July 14, 2023 by Demi @ Comcastro.com from United States

    Just wanted to say thank you, Mario! Great practical ideas and such enthusiasm. I recommend this show for anyone looking to change their mindset through access to access to some great real world inspiration.

  • These podcasts have some great nuggets!!
    April 14, 2023 by Jen from Fort Worth from United States

    Mario has an A guest list that go out of their way to give you their best tips to be successful in your business endeavor. I’ve learned so much in a short amount of time. Highly recommend!

  • Inspiring Real World and Practical
    March 11, 2023 by SheriTraxler from United States

    Love the inspiration of “hey if they can do this so can I “ And that there is practical ideas from their expertise too Also love the variety of times

  • SUPER PRO production, and better content
    February 17, 2023 by JoshRamsey from South Africa

    Hits the nail on the head, and brings practical insight while doing it!

  • Enthusiasm and experience
    January 10, 2023 by Cfow110 from United States

    Mario is an enthusiastic experienced interviewer. He creates conversations with great content but also leaves room for some whimsy with his imperfect action round questions.

  • What an Enjoyable Show!
    December 21, 2022 by BretRidgway from United States

    Mario Frachini is the consummate pro when it comes to being a podcast host. The time just flew by and the conversation was great!

  • Great Show!
    July 22, 2022 by erseburse from United States

    Always providing great content- keep it up!

  • Insightful, inspiring and empowering!!
    May 6, 2022 by Anya Bartholomew from United States

    This is a gem!! You've got to pay attention to "little" things to appreciation the power of this incredible useful information!! The more you listen, the more you love it! Try and you'll see!!

  • Love love love
    May 6, 2022 by Tanyamariedube from Canada

    What a great show. I loved listening to your episode with Dave Lorenzo on the 60 Second Sale. As someone who loves sales (but loathed them when I started with cold calls and cold door knocking), I loved what he said about hearing the word “no”. In sales, we are trained to look for the no’s. It makes us really good at it if we can really get into it. What you two were talking about with regard to how our limitations are i’’our minds really resonated with me. I love that because it’s a game changer when you understand that sales is just about helping people solve a massive problem and getting paid for it and then taking imperfect action, get on your feet and have fun. Thanks so much! Love this show.

  • Amazing podcast!
    January 24, 2022 by maddie@podcastingyou from United States

    This podcast is incredibly informative and empowering! Each episode is an insightful deep dive into an entrepreneurial story that highlights tenacity, innovation, and advice to help you level up in your own journey.

  • INSIGHTFUL!
    January 18, 2022 by Mitko I. from Bulgaria

    A ton of value, keep rocking!

  • Great show!
    January 7, 2022 by Gisele_Oliveira from United States

    I love this show. The host is really entertaining and the content is pure gold. This podcast became my top show. Keep up the great work, Mario!

  • Insightful and wide ranging
    January 7, 2022 by purpletom111 from United Kingdom

    This is an excellent podcast for anyone looking to optimise their business. Mario is a fabulous host with brilliant questions and a relaxed, friendly demeanour. I loved Episode 261 about Growth Marketing, really useful - high product quality is the best marketing strategy out there!

  • Brilliant insights from the best…
    December 27, 2021 by jxywvut from United States

    No matter what big business mountain you are trying to summit, the EA podcast has something amazing to inspire and teach you how to start or scale your venture. I love tuning in every day to learn actionable insights from a new expert or industry. So much value to sink your teeth into. Give it a listen!

  • Top Notch Quality Content for Authentic Leaders
    December 1, 2021 by dropinceo from United States

    A meticulous production, a highly professional host with authentic conversation creates an amazing experience for the listener. A must listen for insights and inspiration for the Entreprener or C-Suite Leader.

  • Love it!
    November 30, 2021 by Mariann!! from United States

    It’s definitely worth your time if you are trying to stay informed.

  • Actionable and Inspiring
    October 29, 2021 by Ben_Cook28 from United States

    I appreciate the authenticity, quality of the guests, and insights from this podcast

  • Essential content for your entrepreneurial journey
    October 17, 2021 by MCarmen Baldovi from United Kingdom

    Mario’s interviews are full of valuable tips from business experts that you shouldn’t miss in your entrepreneurial journey. Listening to this podcast is being a massive help for me and I hope it is for you.

  • Wealth of Information
    October 8, 2021 by KPM D. from United States

    Great interviews. Always great to have the opportunity to hear from experts in their fields and glean from their years of wisdom. Keep up the good work!

  • Packed with actionable content!
    October 8, 2021 by mwforrester from United States

    Mario has a top-notch podcast with outstanding guests! I’m able to come away with information that I can apply to my own business, to generate growth and increase my ability to provide positive impact. When you spend your time to listen to an episode of EA Effect you can be sure that you will get an amazing return on time investment.

  • Powerful!
    September 3, 2021 by MichaelUnbroken from United States

    This is the show I needed 13 years ago before I ruined my first business. I think being able to have tangible and practical insight from people who are one step ahead of you is everything congrats to Mario for an amazing show! - @MichaelUnbroken

  • First Rate Host and Brilliant Guests
    September 3, 2021 by Wade Galt from United States

    Mario is an extremely well prepared and professional host that gets the best out of his guests. He interviews fundamentally sound guests to share powerful business strategies and wisdom. Definitely worth your time to listen.

  • Great show.
    August 28, 2021 by mdaciuk from Canada

    Excellent interviews and guests. Liked the show on how to defend your reputation. “Customers, communities and critics.” Good way at looking at stakeholders. Thanks for the great content.

  • Great topics - and tips!
    August 27, 2021 by Kate | EOFire from United States

    Loving Mario’s podcast! Not only does he hit so many great topics, but his episodes are filled with tips and strategies you can actually use right now. For example, I just listened to his episode about Podmatch with Alex SanFilippo, and Mario doesn’t just read off a list of questions and move through the interview robotically - he actually has a conversation, and shares his own experiences with the power of guest podcasting and why others should be doing this to grow their own audience. Thank you, Mario! Keep up the heat!

  • So glad I found this podcast!
    August 13, 2021 by Nate804 from United States

    I’m so excited to continue jumping into episodes of this podcast. So much knowledge from so many successful business men & women. Adding this to my weekly workflow for sure!

  • So much information
    July 23, 2021 by abal31 from United States

    Such a great show. So much information and helps with many areas of our business.

  • 0285: Sales Driven Agency: Helping Founders Become Predictable, Sustainable and Scalable
    June 28, 2021 by Mary2577 from Philippines

    Thank you so much and keep on doing more great show.

  • Easily One of My Favorites
    May 7, 2021 by ScottDGray from United States

    I recently discovered Expert Authority Effect. It’s quickly worked it’s way onto my list of must listen podcasts. The episodes are less than an hour and packed with great information from top-level entrepreneurs.

  • Priceless Content!
    May 7, 2021 by megan@podcastingyou from United States

    Mario does such a good job covering a variety of topics. His guests offer awesome advice as well. I would recommend this show to anyone looking to learn more about entrepreneurship!

  • Very helpful
    May 7, 2021 by Luke and Susie from Australia

    As a business owner I love being challenged to see things a different way and be reminded of how to do thing better. This podcast has been so helpful to do that.

  • Great Show
    May 6, 2021 by emj-js from United States

    Mario does an excellent job being fun an entertaining while asking insightful questions to draw out the experise of his guests. Thoughtful, helpful conversations to make work and life better. Thanks!

  • Smart Ways to Gift
    April 26, 2021 by Michelle Kaplan from United States

    I learned some key things during Mario's interview with Chelsea Martin on gifting. What stands out is how impactful direct mail really is and how important a customized presentation of your products not only creates happy customers, but also a great referral source. Thank you!

  • Heart Centered Success
    April 18, 2021 by Macnjacs from United States

    Your interview with Brandon Fong was great. I appreciated the fact you started with the 3 steps, it was so valuable it really made me want to hear more. Thanks!

  • Love this show!
    March 12, 2021 by Gisele_Oliveira from United States

    This is so far my favorite podcast. It’s been my weekly dose of motivation and inspiration. Keep up the great work, Mario !

  • So much value!
    March 7, 2021 by Loose Seeds from United States

    The conversation with James, Sana and John Lee Dumas was awesome. Unique questions were asked by the hosts and JLD responded with gems that I stick right into my pocket. Thanks for this valuable info on how to up my podcasting game guys!

  • Always Enjoy Mario's Interviews!
    March 5, 2021 by HarloB from United States

    I really enjoy Mario and his shows. The Stress and Anger in the Workplace episode was great because it cut to the chase of all the issues around this topic. Great interview!

  • Great Podcast
    March 5, 2021 by 11Dreamer11 from United States

    Really interesting interviews that are really well done! Great listen and great for inspiration.

  • Innovative
    February 22, 2021 by Michelle Kaplan from United States

    I love Mario's energy! It captures my attention throughout his podcasts. Listenng to him and his guests, their ideas, actions, and accomplishments makes me brainstorm what's next for my business. Relevant and fresh!

  • Inspiriation 7 Days A Week!
    February 19, 2021 by ST Rappaport | LifePix from United States

    Mario doesn't miss a day. No matter what is going on, there's an episode relase. Mario is on a mission and nothing is going to stop him. He's a real model to be doing these interviews!

  • An Expert on Experts!
    February 12, 2021 by Powerful Eric from United States

    Love this show! Mario's show is a asset to podcasting. Thanks for helping others Mario!

  • Now I know
    January 22, 2021 by Margo Lovett from United States

    Mario, I see how active and generous you are in Podcast Paradise. Today, I listened to a few of your shows - episodes 1 & 59. Episode 1 brought me into the moment of prayer. You produced a show according to the Spirit. Now I know why you are so generous, able to operate from your seat of genius. Margo Lovett

  • Keeping the Books
    January 15, 2021 by E-World from United States

    Great interview with Judith keeping Net Profits as key thing to look at. Interesting point she made some owners make 30 millions but not enough Net to take a paycheck.

  • Excellent podcast
    January 12, 2021 by Atomickitten99 from United States

    I’m enjoying the guest interviews. They are packed full of great nuggets! Thank you.

  • Unique - Engaging - Bold
    January 2, 2021 by Paul D Johnson from United States

    As host of interveiw based The God Zone Show podcast I fournd Mario's show uniquely valuable in providing inpriation and engouragment for my work.

  • Fun, insightful, and quality production
    December 23, 2020 by koltrass from United States

    Mario brings in top-notch guests for engaging conversations on a variety of topics. Moreover, his attention to technical (e.g. audio, editing) quality is obvious and makes a difference. Listen to be entertained and enlightened!

  • Inspiring interviews to take the next step!
    December 12, 2020 by BillableWithBaby from United States

    Inspiring interviews with interesting entrepreneurs inform and motivate you to take things to the next level. Always good things to learn and implement. Thank you Mario!

  • Pure value, I love it
    December 4, 2020 by Jdoggg222 from United States

    Mario has a way of asking the questions I am wondering as the guest is speaking. He seems to intentionally ask the questions that most benefit you as a listener. Great podcast!

  • Loved the Craig Handley Episode
    November 13, 2020 by MHillfan from United States

    Mario’s energy is infectious and Craig Handley is a character and some. But really every episode brings out the uniqueness of each guest. This pod has become one of my must listens›

  • Inspiring. Informative.
    November 6, 2020 by SunDevil from United States

    Mario is incredibly inspiring and does something few other podcast hosts can manage to do… allow his guests to actuall talk at length and answer his questions. He offers great information and I really appreciate that he is invested in what his guests have to offer as well. Other podcasts come across as an ego stroke for the host, but this podcast is truly here to help guests share their stories as well to the benefit of the listener. Worth subscribing.

  • Game changer
    October 30, 2020 by Player's Handbook from United States

    This podcast is informative and inspiring. I love it!

  • If you are a wanna be entrepreneur look no further!
    October 23, 2020 by Elisa Di Napoli from United Kingdom

    Great podcast full of interesting insights. The host is engaging and thoughtful and I can say I have enjoyed listening to each episode!

  • Amazing Interviews not to miss!!!
    October 16, 2020 by Jbower1282 from United States

    Consistantly uniques interviews or amazing people really making it happen.

  • Mario is a great host with great questions!
    October 16, 2020 by alexdesigns from United States

    Take a few minutes out of your day to listen to Mario. He is a super smart guy and I love the questions he asks his guests.

  • A great podcast for dreamers and do-ers!
    October 16, 2020 by Chiquita2727 from United States

    Lots of great information and inspiration for anyone who wants to turn dreams into reality. Mario brings a lot of spot-on information to this podcast.

  • Great Show
    October 9, 2020 by Palminchen from London from United Kingdom

    Love the broad selection of topics for inner

  • Amazing inspirational stories
    October 9, 2020 by Nicholas Lee 18 from United Kingdom

    This podcast is so good. The stories from the people sharing their stories about their struggles in life and how they overcame these struggles is just inspirational and helped me push harder when things get tough. Keep up the good work with these amazing interviews Mario.

  • Fantastic
    October 9, 2020 by sttoggyigctdrvy from United States

    Mario goes above & beyond on his show. Lots of great information for his listeners!

  • Top Learning
    October 2, 2020 by BLNT PPTT from Hungary

    Love hearing these great interviews with a great host. Keep up the good work!

  • Mario inspires!
    September 18, 2020 by CHRISTOPH - HABITFREAK from United States

    These interviews are fantastic. Mario inspires with great questions that draw out great answers from his guests!

  • Expert authority!
    September 18, 2020 by Tara Williams Phone from United States

    Mario shares some amazing people on this podcast and they have some gold to share!

  • Great show!
    September 10, 2020 by Karen @ Interview Valet from United States

    Mario is an awesome podcast host! I love the FB Live interviews and the opportunity for listeners to engage in real time. The audio and video quality is spot on every time. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss anything! You won't be sorry.

  • A Podcasters Inspiration!
    August 14, 2020 by JamieKullman from United States

    Mario has so much insight and delivers such incredible value through his show. I just started listening, but I've already learned so much from him and his wonderful interviews. Keep up the awesome work!!

  • Quality professionalism
    August 6, 2020 by VirtForce from United States

    I can’t say enough about how pristine and professional Mario is in his interviews. He truly wants his guests to have the best experience and recording possible. And not to mention he is fun and knows how to put people at ease in front of the camera.

  • How to conquer your limiting beliefs
    July 31, 2020 by Dave4syth from United States

    Listen to episode 103 an dlearn how to overcome your limiting beliefs. Great advice.

  • I can’t believe how much I learned in just one episode
    July 29, 2020 by AwesomeMontana from United States

    Mario is knowledgeable, curious and able to bring great guests that deliver value that every business needs to understand! Outstanding podcast!

  • Great content!
    July 15, 2020 by Cory Lee Leadership from United States

    Mario does a great job of providing relevant information and bringing on guests to share their expertise in a variety of fields. Highly recommend his podcast!

  • Fascinating interviews
    July 10, 2020 by Bill Ringle from United States

    Mario brings on accomplished guests and draws out their expertise and stories in a way that leaves me on the edge of my seat. Keep up the great work, Mario!

  • Love It!
    June 26, 2020 by Laura Moreno Cabanillas from India

    Loving this podcasts, an entrepreneur I really appreciate the energy and passion being shared to help us grow our business. Keep up the great work.

  • Boost my Amazon sales!
    June 19, 2020 by SurvivalDad from United States

    I tap Amazon as one of my sales channels and your interview with John Ghiorso was an eye-opener. Ignore at your own peril!

  • Love It!
    June 16, 2020 by LauraMore from United States

    I loved the Memorial Day episode, Mario! Thanks so much for creating this awesome podcast!

  • Flawless interview style
    May 29, 2020 by GninraeL14 from United States

    Mario makes everyone appear even more interesting to me. Great format and style!

  • Come here for value
    May 29, 2020 by Joshua User 202! from Canada

    Really appreciated this podcast for the raw, genuine interviews. Love it!

  • Crisp and interesting interviews
    May 22, 2020 by Joel Goobich from United States

    As someone who created one of the first podcasts dedicated to video marketing, I was very impressed by your recent episode about using video. Your interview style is crisp and interesting

  • If you are in business, this podcast needs to be on your playlist.
    May 22, 2020 by Macstephen1 from United States

    Mario has a great conversational style that helps his guests shine. This show is a must if you have an entrepreneurial spirit. It provides thought provoking content that will help any businessperson in their quest for success.

  • New Subscriber here and on your YouTube Channel
    May 15, 2020 by Angela Brown Oberer from United States

    Wow Mario you have a real knack for interviewing. You ask great questions and have a fun way of keeping the conversations lively and interesting. After listening to your episode with Owen Video I subscribed to your podcast and then I hunted you down on YouTube. High Five and great job!

  • Very Professional & Engaging Show!
    May 15, 2020 by Mitche Graf from United States

    Mario is extremely engaging and can hold your attention, and is a great interviewer! He has some great guests that really get into the details of running a successful business. Keep up the great work Mario!

  • Great Content
    May 10, 2020 by Pilar S. from United States

    Excellent! LOTS of advice from experts. The most recent episode talks about speaking–a must-listen for anyone who presents or is thinking about presenting.

  • Great content!
    May 1, 2020 by @Mentally_Strong from United States

    I really enjoy your podcast each time I listen. The content helps any entreprenur level up with they do. Keep it up and thanks for each episode.

  • Professional and Informative
    May 1, 2020 by Bruce at Mindfulness Mode from Canada

    Mario Fachini is an excellent interviewer and has terrific guests on the show. I highly recommend this podcast.

  • Great Podcast
    May 1, 2020 by Amber Fuhriman from United States

    I love the topic of this podcast. The episode with Tod Lindsay is super super helpful!!

  • Great find!
    May 1, 2020 by Reed Stiles from United States

    Great message and content. Stumbled upon this due to the cool logo, stayed for the content.

  • Great show and great host!
    May 1, 2020 by Laurapowers44 from United States

    Love what Mario offers! So glad he is doing his show and providing all this helpful info! Keep them coming!

  • Walks the walk
    May 1, 2020 by Me15463 from United States

    Mario encapsulates everything he talks about on the show. Be sure to tune in to this!

  • Honest and authentic
    April 17, 2020 by Deano3622 from United Kingdom

    Wow, just come across this podcast. Mario is such an awesome guy. He comes across so honest and genuine. Loved the content. I honestly don’t know where you find the time?! Keep it up Mario, love how honest and real you are!

  • Great and insightful!
    March 7, 2020 by Karty12345 from Australia

    I really enjoyed this podcast, so much relevant content. Thank you!

  • So much Value..!
    February 28, 2020 by Alex Dali Rizo from United States

    Great content, I really recommend this to any Entrepreneur looking to excel in their path, Mario brings topic experts to teach and inspire your day

  • Inspirational Intentional Information
    February 28, 2020 by 10Kforte from United States

    This podcast shares the stories from people that are doing whatever it takes to rise up and help others along the way. “What Are You Made Of” is one of the many messages shared on the podcast. There are so many takeaways that are applicable to anyone. I really enjoyed listening.

  • Wow!
    February 25, 2020 by Tyscoaching from Australia

    Just listened to the 'rescue site AED Program' episode! If you love epic stories and inspirational people, this is the podcast for you!

  • Motivation on Tap
    February 7, 2020 by AnthonyPGarcia from United States

    Mario brings on some of the most impactful entrepreneurs to hear from. He dives into the key performance factors of their business. He extracts information very well and keeps the show flowing very smoothly. Definitely a show to subscribe to!

  • Starting a Movement
    February 7, 2020 by JustMe2say from United States

    There are many areas of business and entrepreneurs have an opporunity to gain some insight with this podcast. Excellent interviews!

  • Great Podcast For Entrepreneurs!
    February 7, 2020 by The Big Game Hunter from United States

    Full of knowledgeable guests and useful information that will help you accomplish your goals in business and in life!

  • Mario Truly Care About His Guests
    February 7, 2020 by Podcast Junkies from United States

    Having met Mario and spent time with him at Podfest I can truly say that he is passionate about his show. He’s genuine and that clearly comes through in his own story and what he brings to every interview.

  • Put your thinking cap on!
    January 27, 2020 by Cliff Duvernois from United States

    This is probably one of the most information dense podcasts I’ve listened to in many moons. Each episode could easily be expanded out into 2 or 3 hours. Mario does a great job of asking the right questions to get his guests to reveal great tips, tricks and advice. Sure a lot of information can be applied to an entrepreneur but I found a lot of advice applicable to my personal life. This podcast is definitely worth my time to listen to and I’m looking forward to more episodes to come. Great job!

  • Relavant for anyone!
    January 17, 2020 by HarloB from United States

    I really enjoy Mario and his shows. The Stress and Anger in the Workplace episode was great because it cut to the chase of all the issues around this topic. Great interview!

  • Mario nails it!
    January 17, 2020 by Mickiezada from United States

    I've listened to Mario for a long time...his podcast is well produced, his guests are influencers and authentic authority, and chock full of insights and inspiration for entrepreneurs. Love it!

  • Mario is the real deal
    January 9, 2020 by jamesnewcomb.io from United States

    I’ve known Mario personally and professionally for over a year now. He is genuinely interested in helping people succeed, and consistently over delivers in his interactions and valuable advice with fellow entrepreneurs, podcasters, what have you. In this era of showmen who “give value” only if they think they’ll get something in return, Mario stands out as a man among men. Listen to his show and learn what true leadership and value in the marketplace mean.

  • Listening On My Entrepreneurial Journey
    January 3, 2020 by FromLisa2 from United States

    I was surprised when I stumbled over the servant leadership that shows up in these episodes. It's collaborative. It's focused on relationships with clients versus transactions. I especially enjoyed the episode on getting clients without "selling" because it's more about genuine relationship building.

  • A Gift
    December 25, 2019 by Lisa Vogt from United States

    Mario uses all his talents, gifts and abilities to produce this life affirming show. It's incredible that we are able to grow our abilities and develop our talents and gifts just through subscribing and listening. Thank you Mario!

  • This show is ON FIRE!
    December 14, 2019 by tibor.mindsethorizon from United States

    Love your show Mario! Your niche is close to mine but I focus more on mindset and manifestation in a business setting. I tuned into episode #103 with Karen Brown which is dope! Keep up the great work!

  • Entrepreneur Must Listen
    November 30, 2019 by HWoodwriter from United States

    If you’re an entrepreneur this is a must listen show. So many inside tips and thought processes behind moving your business forward. Mario does a great job with the guests by asking the right questions at the right time. He and his guests give the information you need to grow your business and leadership skills.

  • What a show!!
    October 26, 2019 by CWLuecke from United States

    Man, do I love interviews with world-changers! Mario does an excellent job gathering the cream of the crop for his show and giving insightful interviews. Check it out!

  • Loved it!
    October 25, 2019 by Seodrigo from United States

    This interview was very enjoyable. Mario brought on a wise guest by the name of Michael Lauria. I loved the interview and Michael's perspective on the topic. He had wonderful insights and around min 31, he hit something very profound. Excited to share what I learned today with others. Way to go!

  • Great listen
    October 25, 2019 by trinity3712 from United States

    Good listen. Great range of guests and topics. Something here is you keep listening will help you in many areas of life and leadership b

  • Great Knowledge!
    October 18, 2019 by Jon Vroman FRD from United States

    Great show Mario! So much valuable information in one episode!

  • Excellent show, very imformative!
    October 5, 2019 by Shaolin Soprano from United States

    Mario loving the podcast bro, great content, immense value. Enjoying these interviews!!!

  • Helpful Information!
    October 4, 2019 by The Medicare Nation from United States

    Love the valuable information on these episodes! Lots of tips & tricks for every Entrepreneur to use. Kudos Mario! Diane Daniels Host of Medicare Nation

  • Love Mario’s Attitude
    September 12, 2019 by marisaimon from United States

    Mario’s heart shines through his interviews, making these fun and positive, and the people he brings on offer such a wealth of knowledge.

  • Lots of Great Info!
    September 6, 2019 by DarlajPowell from United States

    Mario provides lots of great info and advice in this 7 day a week show.

  • Great Content!
    August 31, 2019 by LanceJohnson_ from United States

    Mario does a great job of share valuable information that every entrepreneur could use and apply to their journey. Great work! 🙂

  • Important information!
    August 31, 2019 by Allmenow from United States

    Very engaging information. Mario draws out experiences and knowledge from his guests. Loved the show!

  • Difference-Maker
    August 21, 2019 by Unlimited Beliefs from United States

    Mario is a master at bringing out, shining a light on, and internalizing the difference-making mindset. His knowledge and experience and mission enable him to synthesize information into diamonds for all of us! What you want is accessible by taking in this show!

  • Excellent Information
    August 21, 2019 by Stallion golf from United States

    Great advice and information with a wonderful blend of topics! Loved the episode with the british healthcare professional and the ideas shared on how to make the industry better.

  • Motivating and valuable information
    August 16, 2019 by Calvin Javier from United States

    Great insight on mindset from business leaders and entrepreneurs making things happen. Definitely worth your attention. Will be listening and learning more!

  • Good information
    August 2, 2019 by FIRE NATION! from United States

    Engaging interview with a british health pro, I was surprised to hear the similarties and the application she has for making healthcare better

  • Greatness
    August 2, 2019 by MiaSportFanatic from United States

    Have had the chance to listen to one show so far but man, we should be paying for this information. Lots of greatness. Thanks for the heart to serve.

  • Listen to the experts - and thrive!
    July 28, 2019 by The Marketing Book Podcast from United States

    There's a lot of advice out there these days but, sadly, a lot (and I mean a LOT) of is from people with little to no expertise. That's not the case with this gem of a show. Listen to what the experts say and profit from the experience!

  • Show is amazing!
    July 26, 2019 by BestMorningRoutineEver from United States

    I love learning about mindset and how to master my thoughts. This show provide the tools!

  • Great show!
    July 19, 2019 by Jefferson_79 from United States

    Great information for all businesses.

  • Good value!
    July 12, 2019 by Audrey purplele from United States

    Great information that applies to any business! I really felt he provided value for my time.

  • Interesting Topic
    July 6, 2019 by Real Estate Journeys Podcast from United States

    Interesting topic. Great interviews. Keep up the hard work!

  • Helpful Advice from Experts
    June 14, 2019 by ichuck2 from United States

    Mario talks to experts in a wide range of subject matters and asks good questions to pull out helpful advice.

  • What a great show!
    June 14, 2019 by Christopher List from United States

    Mario really brings out the best in his guests. The police dog trainer had such a great story. Can’t wait to hear more!

  • Great!!!
    June 11, 2019 by tommye w-c from United States

    Great podcast, awesome guests, incredible host!!!

  • Fun & informative
    June 11, 2019 by Saoirse Sky from United States

    Some people want something fun, others want something informative. This podcast gives you both!

  • Great show!
    June 10, 2019 by CJThomas6 from United States

    Very inspirational show! Appreciate the advice and thoughts shared by the host and his guests!

  • Great podcast
    June 10, 2019 by Rosie81200 from United States

    Great podcast! Love hearing about the guests’ journeys and what they learned from them.

  • Never Stop Learning!
    June 10, 2019 by Terri in Fairhope from United States

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Books Mentioned

The Road Less Stupid | Keith Cunningham

Rich Dad Poor Dad | Robert Kiyosaki

People Mentioned

Elon Musk

3 Expert Authority Insights™ To Apply Now

  •  It is important for people to own their role in the business, but there’s got to be a system for people to take ownership.
  • Every component of this bike relates to a part of our business. And if we could understand how our business is like this bike, we could tune up our business and make it go really fast.
  • We all are responsible for making the business better. And we all are rewarded if that happens.
  • The higher you set the bar, the more your people feel challenged to achieve it.

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What You’ll Learn In This Episode

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[1:12] We thank our sponsor, Acorns

[1:50] How Rich started

  • Rich had a chance to run a small manufacturing firm they acquired
  • Rich didn’t have any idea what to do to make the business work
  • Rich brought his bike to a meeting and showed everybody how the bike is like their business

[7:02] What does Rich teach his clients

  • How to use the bike and use it to engage their team in a way that’s unlike anything that they’ve ever done before
  • A business owner has one thing to do and that’s to steer the bike
  • Everybody else on the team ought to be doing all the detailed heavy lifting in the business

[9:26] What leaders should do

  • Be a cheerleader.
  • Inspire people to greatness
  • Paint the picture of the future we want to have happen with the business
  • Set high standards

[10:43] What should entrepreneurs do

  • The worst thing we can do in business is be average
  • If you’re like everybody else, the only thing you have to compete on is price
  • Am I going to compete on price?
  • Or am I going to compete on being different?

[13:57] Riding a bike is so much like running a business

  • We constantly steer the bike
  • We need to be reminding people all the time of where we’re heading, what the goal is, what our mission is, what our purpose is, what our standards are. We’ve got to be talking about that continually
  • Everybody on our team needs to be reminded why they made the choice and how good the decision is that they made to be on this team

[16:13] We have to have a frame in our business that gives us strength and holds everything together

  • An organization structure
  • A specific set of job responsibilities
  • An accountability system

[18:15] It is important for people to own their role in the business, but there’s got to be a system for people to take ownership

[20:33] Rich’s success story

  • A business owner had a team of 20 people
  • Rich helped him build out his team and processes
  • The owner took a month long vacation and the business took care of itself

[22:49] What happens to most entrepreneurs

  • They lose freedom and flexibility
  • Everything that’s going on about the business is locked in their head
  • They’ve got to be there every day to be able to make the business work

[24:08] If you could sit down with any entrepreneur in the world right now, who would it be and why?

  • Elon Musk
  • I’m really intrigued by why he doesn’t seem to value his team more than he does
  • If that were the case, things he’s doing could absolutely change the world as he’s doing now

[27:18] What to do with your team

  • Give them the room
  • Give them the freedom
  • Give them the support

[28:20] What prevents the leader from trusting the team more

  • It’s more fear than it is an ego thing
  • Leaders don’t rely on the team’s understanding
  • Leaders don’t let the team step up to the challenge

[31:35] How to create a team

  • Start making the process to be hired into your business more difficult
  • Make it more challenging to become a member of your team
  • Surround yourself with people who have the capacity, the capability, and the desire to do the roll, do the work

[33:29] Time out to thank sponsor, Acorns

[34:54] Imperfect Action Round

  • The fastest path to the cash is to understand with clarity and certainty the needs of your ideal customer
  • The biggest problem prospects are making is that they don’t inspire their team to greatness
  • The best way to maximize customer lifetime value is to always, always over deliver on the promise you made

[38:58] Thanks to our sponsor, Business Book Checklist

[39:12] Let’s take a moment to thank our sponsor, Acorns

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Intro [0:00]

EA Interviews Episode 149. Inspiration, transformation, success stories, and the Imperfect Action Round seven days a week. Join Mario Fachini for today’s Expert Authority Effect Interview. 

Mario Fachini [0:13]

Have you ever thought about the importance of your team? Have you ever thought about 

advertising? Have you thought about marketing? These are all important things. And so many people – I don’t know if it’s just because I’m in the marketing industry – people are always going, “What about leads? What about going on these different platforms, this, that, the other thing?” And I just want to make you aware that those are all well and good. And I love helping people with them. But if you have a bad leader or a bad team, the rest really doesn’t matter. And that’s why I, myself, in addition to speaking at events, I love attending them to learn to become a better leader. And that’s why I’m excited to have Rich Allen here today. He is going to be talking how you can create the Tour De Profit and engage your team with your leadership and have a well-oiled machine. You’re not going to want to miss this. I’m going to bring him back right after we thank our sponsor. 

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Mario Fachini [1:29]

Here he is ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Rich Allen. Rich, how are you doing today? 

Rich Allen [1:34]

I’m excellent. Thanks, Mario. Thanks for having me on the show. 

Mario Fachini [1:36]

It’s my pleasure. I think I’m going to enjoy this as just as much as you. Because I want to know what’s that bike doing behind you? How do I become a better leader? And why is it important for my team? So how did you get into this? 

Rich Allen [1:50]

Well, I will tell you, Mario, that I’m an upper Midwesterner like you. I’m from Cleveland. And my story started when I was growing up with my dad. My dad started his own business when he was 36 years old. And he did it because he wanted to, basically, build a business and leave a legacy for his 12 children. So I’ve got 11 brothers and sisters. And I personally watched my dad struggle trying to run a business. And at the time, I was just in high school. I didn’t know exactly how business worked. I, frankly, didn’t know what to do to make it work. All I know is that, frankly, my dad didn’t understand. And as a result, he struggled with it. So I became a student of business trying to figure out what it really takes to make a business work. And the bike became the answer to my question. 

Mario Fachini [2:45]

Now, how did it become the answer? Were you riding around on it or did you want to buy a new one? How did that get into the mix? 

Rich Allen [2:52]

No. It really didn’t. You know, the way that happened was, I was working for a large privately held manufacturing company. And I was in a functional role but I always had this desire to run a business myself. I wanted to know if I could do it. If I had what it took to run a business. And so at the age – when I was 40, I had the opportunity to – we acquired a small manufacturing firm. A $30 million business that had about 200 people in it, so relatively small. And I had a chance to go run it. So I showed up at the business for the very first time. And Mario, I walked in and I had no clue what I was going to do to make the business work. And so for days I walked around the plant just meeting people, shaking their hands, introducing myself, asking what they were doing. The whole time thinking, “Please, Lord. Bring me something that would help me kind of figure this out.” And I had this great idea one day where all great ideas hit you. Right? Where’s that? 

Mario Fachini [3:56]

The shower. 

Rich Allen [3:57]

In the shower. Right. In the shower, I had this idea. We brought everybody together in a meeting. I brought my bike, this one that’s right here behind me. I brought it in. I put it up at the front of the room and shared with everybody that I thought this wasn’t a bike. This was actually our business. And so I said, “Look, every component of this bike relates to a part of our business. And if we could understand how our business is like this bike, we could tune up our business and make it go really fast.” And that’s what we did. 

Mario Fachini [4:34]

How did you start that process? Because that’s very intriguing to me. Did everyone say, “Wow. What a great idea?” And jumped on board. Did you have 100 percent compliance? Or was there some pushback? How did you get everyone on board and what were the first steps you took? 

Rich Allen [4:51]

Yeah. Let me just be honest, Mario, and tell you that when I did that, they looked at me like I lost my mind. 

Mario Fachini [4:58]

Track one. You’re right on track. 

Rich Allen [5:00]

Right. And then secondly, some people said, “It’s a bike, idiot.” And then some people in the back of the room said, “It’s stolen property.” And I assured them it wasn’t stolen property. But when I took him through a lap around the bike and I talked about each component, Mario, for the very first time, people who weren’t schooled in how a business worked understood how they fit in to the overall business. And honestly, that’s where I think most business owners go wrong. Is that, we kind of talk way over the heads of our people. We talk in strategy in theory. They don’t get it. They think we don’t understand. And as a result, they don’t come alongside us and help us make it better. And so that was kind of the beginning of that. Right now, I had to do some things to get them truly engaged in the business. And that was my aha moment. But it made a huge difference in our success. 

Mario Fachini [6:07]

Well, it sounds like it’s going well now. 

Rich Allen [6:11]

Well, actually, here’s what happened. Because it’s not the end of the story. The end of the story was we used the bike. We worked on our business. And over the next seven years, we grew the business from 30 million in revenue to over 100 million in revenue. We became very profitable. Owned the top end of our market category. And our largest competitor came in and made a bid to buy our business. 

Mario Fachini [6:37]

That’s fantastic. 

Rich Allen [6:37]

So I actually retired. I retired from the business at age 50. And so I’ve been using the last 15 years to teach small business owners how to use the bike and use it to engage their team in a way that’s unlike anything that they’ve ever done before. 

Mario Fachini [6:56]

And how well is it working for the entrepreneurs that you’re helping? 

Rich Allen [7:02]

It’s unbelievable. Because most entrepreneurs and most small business owners do 90 percent of the heavy lifting in the business themselves. 

Mario Fachini [7:14]

Why is that a bad thing? 

Rich Allen [7:15]

And they do it – what’s that? 

Mario Fachini [7:17]

Why is that a bad thing? 

Rich Allen [7:18]

Because they aren’t supposed to work that hard. A business owner shouldn’t be working that hard. A business owner has one thing to do and that’s to steer the bike. They have to grab the handlebars and steer. Everybody else on the team ought to be doing all the detailed heavy lifting in the business. But they’re only going to do that if they understand how the business works, and understand where they fit in, and how everything works together. 

Mario Fachini [7:45]

That’s where you need to have the leadership and a clear vision, correct? 

Rich Allen [7:50]

It is essential. Look, who wants to work for somebody when you don’t really understand what they’re trying to do with the business? Let’s be honest, most people that are working for someone else believes the business owner is simply making lots of money on their efforts. “The business owner is getting rich and I’m doing all the work.” And somehow we’ve got to transform that into, “We all are responsible for making the business better. And we all are rewarded if that happens.” 

Mario Fachini [8:24]

Absolutely. It’s not always up, let’s just say. And the risk is on you. And it’s not always fun, I will say. But it’s great bringing people together and having that vision and the clarity why you’re doing it. Because the a lot of people that come to me that want to publish a book or something, I go, you know, “What’s the goal? Who are you trying to help, this, that, the other thing?” And I’ve noticed there’s some people that take responsibility. And I can tell they’re like you. They’re like, “Let’s make this happen. What do I need to do?” And then there’s other people going, “Well, I’ve tried this. I’ve tried this. I’ve tried this. I’ve tried that. And my team here didn’t do this. My team here.” And I’m just thinking, “Do you know where you’re going to even guide them on the steps they should be taking? What’s their responsibility?” If you’re not sure what yours is or where you’re going, how are you going to lead them to go, “Here’s what I need you to do. And here’s what I expect.” 

Rich Allen [9:26]

Exactly. Exactly. Right. And there’s a way to do that, that really inspires people, that gets people really fired up about what you’re trying to do in the business. Our job as leaders is – a big part of our job as leaders is to be a cheerleader. We’ve got to inspire people to greatness. And in order to do that, we’ve got to steer our business. We’ve got to paint the picture of the future we want to have happen with the business. And we’ve got to set high standards. We’ve got to set it so that most people say, “Look, I’m honored to work here. I’m privileged to be a part of this team.” Because not everybody could earn the right to be here. 

Mario Fachini [10:09]

I love make that. 

Rich Allen [10:09]

You have to make that happen then magic happens. 

Mario Fachini [10:12]

I love that. And I feel the same way as far as my team, who you saw me talking to before I hit the button. And I’m very thankful for them sincerely, and everyone else. But also the clients that apply for my trainings. There is a certain level and a standard of excellence. I’m like, “I’m not lowering that bar.” It doesn’t mean no forever. It just means possibly not right now. Why is that so important from your perspective? 

Rich Allen [10:43]

Well, look, the the worst thing we can do in business is be average. Right? There’s nothing worse than being a busy – look, there’s no reason. Because if you’re just average. If you’re like everybody else in whatever product or service you offer, and you’re just going to be like everyone else, the only thing you have to compete on is price. And you can compete on price so long as you have a really buttoned up process so that you can offer a low cost or so you have a low cost so you can offer a low price. Otherwise, it’s not a success recipe. So you either have to – you have to choose, am I going to compete on price? Or am I going to compete on being different? Well, we don’t want to be worse than everybody and be different. We want to be better than everybody. So set our standards high and let other people try to compete with us at that high level. 

Mario Fachini [11:48]

The other thing I’ve noticed is if you start playing the pricing game, one, Walmart is the only one who wins at that. And two, they’re always going to want it lower. It’s going to eventually start going lower, and lower, and lower, and lower, and lower. And at some point, it’s just, you’re shooting yourself in the foot. 

Rich Allen [12:07]

And a lot of times, Mario, here’s what happens. We have that desire as a business owner to set our standards high. But we don’t share that with our employees, our team members. We don’t tell them that that’s the expectation. So we don’t set the bar high enough for them. And here’s what I’ve found and this is, I think, what I found to be true with all my clients. Is that the higher you set the bar, the more your people feel challenged to achieve it. Everyone wants to be a winner. Everybody wants to be on a winning team. No one jumps into – you know, nobody jumps into the NFL to say look, “I want to perpetually be where the Browns are.” Nobody does that, right? Some of us from Cleveland, we have to live with that. But that’s not the goal. The goal is to win the ring. And to do that you got to set your standards high. 

Mario Fachini [13:05]

I want to say, I’m from Detroit so there’s that as far as the football ground. 

Rich Allen [13:15]

I figured I’d pick on the Browns. I didn’t want to pick on the Lions. 

Mario Fachini [13:18]

I still love them and support them. But I agree with what you’re saying. And I’m looking forward to in my lifetime when that changes around. And two, personally, thank you for the reminder of the standard of excellence. Because I know when I started the show and everything last year, that was a big thing because it didn’t exist. And I think I need to issue something in the next week or so reminding everyone how much they do mean to me and how far we’ve come. And I’m excited to move forward. So you’re right, you know, you get to one point and when do you talk about it? Is it something talked about weekly, monthly quarterly, what do you suggest? 

Rich Allen [13:57]

Well, here’s what I would say, and again, I use the bike for virtually every – the bike is amazing and how riding a bike is so much like running a business. But here’s the deal, we don’t steer our bike and then get us pointed in the direction we’re going and then put our hands in the air and not hold on to the handlebars. We don’t. We constantly steer the bike. And so what I tell business owners is, “Look, we need to be reminding people all the time of where we’re heading, what the goal is, what our mission is, what our purpose is, what our standards are. We’ve got to be talking about that continually.” So I would say every time you have a meeting, so if you have weekly meetings, share it every week. If you have team meetings through zoom or some other audio or video format, use it there. But I would say do it more frequently than you think you should. It’s like this, anybody that goes to church knows that you go to church once a week? Well, look, we’ve all heard everything that there is to be said. But we still go back to be reminded. And that’s true in business. Everybody on our team needs to be reminded why they made the choice and how good the decision is that they made to be on this team. Because along the way, things are going to get in the way, noise is going to happen. Other people are going to be whispering in your ear saying, “Hey, I got a better deal for you over here.” And unless we’re speaking to our team and reminding them why they made the right choice to be right here with us, they’re going to start listening to other voices. 

Mario Fachini [15:51]

I appreciate you for sharing that Expert Authority insight. Do it more often than you think you should. Now, with all the teachings and the businesses you’ve helped, what are a couple things that any business can do to start increasing their profit and get their team more on board? 

Rich Allen [16:13]

Here’s the one thing that I would tell you, Mario, that I see far too many business owners do because they’re trying to run away from something. Many people who start their own business or want to become an entrepreneur, do it after working for a larger corporate entity, right? They may have been working for someone a lot of times in a corporation. And they see organization as bureaucracy. And so they immediately throw it out and they say, “I’m not going to have an organizational chart. I’m not going to have job responsibilities. We’re not going to have defined ways to hold people accountable. We’re simply going to expect that I’m going to hire good people. They’re all going to have great intentions. And they’re all going to do the right thing all the time.” And that’s not true. That’d be like me saying, “I’m going to get on this bike but I’m not going to have a frame that’s made of steel. I’m going to have a frame that’s made of rubber. Or that’s made of something that’s really flexible and it won’t sustain itself.” We have to have a frame in our business, just like we have to have a frame on the bike, that gives us strength and holds everything together. Well, what is that? It’s an organization structure. It’s a specific set of job responsibilities. And it’s an accountability system that makes sure that every week on a regular basis, everybody’s being held accountable or being asked to take ownership for the job that they said that they were going to do. 

Mario Fachini [17:47]

I like that. Especially, that accountability part. Because if you’re not being held accountable and no one’s holding you accountable. One of the greatest things about owning the company is you can do what you want. One of the worst things is you can do what you want. 

Rich Allen [18:05]

Right. Exactly. 

Mario Fachini [18:06]

If you want to disappear for two or three weeks or a month, have fun. I hope he goes somewhere warm. But you better believe everything better be buttoned up. 

Rich Allen [18:15]

Yeah. Let me just say because I know there’s this kind of new age thinking that you can’t hold people accountable. And you hear now that it’s transitioning from accountability to ownership. And I’ll be honest to tell you, I don’t know that that’s significantly different. I do think it is important for people to own their role in the business, but there’s got to be a system for people to take ownership. So use whichever word you like, but don’t throw out accountability because you’re working with a millennial or somebody that’s coming along that says, “I don’t need to be held accountable.” No, you don’t. But you do need to take ownership. 

Mario Fachini [19:01]

What if I don’t like either of those words, can I have them champion the cause? 

Rich Allen [19:06]

Absolutely. Pick the one that works for you and your business. Just don’t throw out the idea. 

Mario Fachini [19:12]

I’m just teasing. I think accountability is fine. Everyone understands it. And if they have a problem, when people come to me for coaching, one of the main things they enjoy is the accountability. Because when you’re dealing with successful entrepreneurs, everyone knows what to do. You know, no one really needs their hand held. But like you’re saying, it’s those reminders and going, “Hey, how’s that going?” “Oh, yeah, you know, I I’ll do that.” And then you do it real quick versus “I’ll get to it. I’ll get to it” and a week passed. I think it’s a great thing. I think accountability is fantastic. 

Rich Allen [19:49]

Well, and the reality is, let’s be honest, A players like to be held accountable. They thrive on accountability. And that’s the kind of people you want to have on your team. 

Mario Fachini [20:02]

I see it as another way to win. Here’s the marks I have to hit. Watch this. When there’s no frame like you’re talking about, well, watch me go into theater mode and we’ll see where this ends up. You’ll be entertained but I can’t promise anything will get done. You can’t do that business. 

Rich Allen [20:21]

Yeah. That’s right. 

Mario Fachini [20:23]

So I want to ask you about your biggest success story. I know you’ve probably got dozens. What are the top one or two that come to mind?

Rich Allen [20:33]

Yeah. I’ll tell you, here’s the one that inspires me the most. And honestly, that I guess I am the most proud of. I worked with a business owner not long ago that had a team of about 20 people. But he also had a wife and two small children. And I remember when I started working with him, I asked him – the question I asked everybody is, “Why are you doing this business for? What’s the goal? If one thing could happen that your business would allow you to do, what would it be?” And he was very crystal clear on it. He said, “I’d love to spend a month in Carmel, California with my family and never check in on the business.” And he said, “But that’s impossible because I’ve got to be here for every decision. And there’s often times that I got to break ties and make things happen.” So anyway, over the next year or two, we worked on it. We built out his job responsibilities. We made sure you had the right people on his team. We got his processes in place. Two years later, he and his family left on a month long vacation to Carmel, California where they stayed on the beach. All he did was took books and read, spent time with his family, spent time on the beach. The business took care of itself. And he’s done it every year since. The best thing I’ve ever seen happen. 

Mario Fachini [22:07]

That’s a huge success story. 

Rich Allen [22:10]

Massive. 

Mario Fachini [22:12]

That sounds like a lot of fun too. Because if you’re not enjoying your life, I mean, the business, you’re going to have to put in work, obviously. You have to work hard and smart. But you also have to enjoy it. And I think a lot of – there’s this entrepreneurial trap. And might be able to say it better than I can, but I feel like people get hooked by and consumed. And since you combined the natural ambition of the entrepreneurial spirit with there’s always something you can be doing. Have you found that it’s hard for some people to let go like that? 

Rich Allen [22:49]

Absolutely. In fact, I would tell you that it’s what happens to most entrepreneurs, is that they start their business because they believe it’s going to give them more freedom and more flexibility. When in fact, they lose freedom and flexibility most times because they’re the only ones – everything that’s going on about the business is locked in their head. And they have all the answers to all the big questions. So they’ve got to be there every day to be able to make the business work. And the hardest thing for small business owners and entrepreneurs to do is to let go because they feel that everything depends on them. They’ve got to be at the center of all major activities in their business. And frankly, it’s bad thinking. Because we started a business to give us a life. But the reality is, Mario, that’s what it took from my dad. My dad lost his life because he had this business. And he missed everything about his kids. He never came to anything I was doing in school. I was a pretty talented long distance runner in high school, my dad never saw me run. 

Mario Fachini [24:07]

Unfortunate. 

Rich Allen [24:08]

Never once. And it breaks my heart to this day. So one thing that saddens me the most. And so whenever I can find a way for a business owner to gain the freedom that they need and deserve and that they wanted from their business, that’s what it’s all about.

Mario Fachini [24:28]

Well, I’m glad you’re out there helping people. And I appreciate you for sharing with me and Expert Authority World here because I’m getting a lot out of it. And I have so many questions. I got a couple more. And we’re going to thank the sponsor. But if you could sit down with any entrepreneur in the world right now, who would it be and why? 

Rich Allen [24:53]

Oh, man, you know, I’d probably – I got to tell you, I would, probably, sit down with Elon Musk. 

Mario Fachini [25:03]

Why is that? 

Rich Allen [25:05]

And the reason I would sit down with him is that he’s got the biggest ideas. He’s got the greatest opportunity. But I’m really intrigued by why he doesn’t seem to value his team more than he does. And I’d like to understand that. I’d like to understand because I believe if that were the case, I think he could – I think things he’s doing could absolutely change the world as he’s doing now. But he could do it in a bigger way. And so that would be my – I’m just intrigued intrigued by by his approach. 

Mario Fachini [25:49]

That’s interesting. I never thought about it like that. I’ve had people mention him before. But no one’s ever said it for that reason. 

Rich Allen [26:00]

You know, he’s attracted many, many talented people. 

Mario Fachini [26:04]

Do you think it’s his aversion to risk or just going for it? 

Rich Allen [26:10]

You know, it’s hard say. Like I said, I find people who are very talented running businesses, but they somehow – but they won’t let their team jump in and be a part of the big action. And honestly, I think that’s what makes people excited about working for a business. That’s what makes people get fired up about what they do. Right? The reality is, Mario, – what did they say? – 52{d1d47f886dfada3fbec120c845cf21cbf2de07a46032aee93c7c36510b4a5e81} of people who are currently employed are actively looking for a new job today. That’s the statistic. Why is that? Is it because they’re not challenged? Is it because whoever’s their leader doesn’t think that they’ve got what it takes to do more? 

Mario Fachini [27:08]

The last I knew was the number one reason people leave a company is not the money but being under appreciated. 

Rich Allen [27:18]

It is. They don’t leave a job. They leave their boss. And so I’m always intrigued by bosses, who have the capacity and the capability and the forethought to do great things. And man, just let the team loose. Let the team go. Give them the room. Give them the freedom. Give them the support. And they’ll do unbelievable things for you. 

Mario Fachini [27:48]

I got to bring this to Expert Authority. I do want to thank the sponsor. And I have some other questions. But I got to ask these. These are too good. They’re too important. What do you think prevents the leader from trusting the team more? Do you think it’s an ego driven thing? They want it to be about them. “Look at me. Look how good I am.” Or do you think it’s a fear thing that they don’t trust and they don’t want everything to crumble by not trusting everyone, that’s why it deteriorates them? 

Rich Allen [28:20]

I think it’s more fear than it is an ego thing. Because I think when you really sit and talk to somebody, or you get them to really think about it deeply, they will understand it and they’ll let go. But the initial thought is, “Look, I have this business idea. I want it done my way. No one is going to care as much as me.” I don’t believe that. I don’t believe that at all. I mean, in the manufacturing business that I ran, I didn’t know how to manufacture the product. And so I knew if they relied on my understanding, we fail. So I didn’t. I relied on their understanding. And I let them step up to the challenge. And whenever I do that, whenever I watch that happen, I’m amazed by how people step up. 

Mario Fachini [29:13]

I would have to agree too. Because there’s a lot of things and I’ve been training myself to not say I don’t care. Because the truth is I do. But what am I supposed to say? There’s other things that are a higher priority to me right now. Basically, I’m not focusing my time and energy on this. But it’s not that I don’t care. It’s just, literally, there’s other things that are higher priority. And when you’re saying that people are fearful of it, I think it’s interesting because the reality is there’s certain things I should not be touching at all. I’m going to do the worst job and that’s why I don’t do them. 

Rich Allen [30:01]

That’s exactly right. And here’s the deal. Mario, if you’re doing some of the things you shouldn’t be doing, then you’re not doing some of the things you should be doing to make your business grow faster. It makes your business – 

Mario Fachini [30:14]

And they’re coming to the top of my mind right now. And I’m very thankful for the team I have in place. Because it’s not my strength and they know that and we joke about it. And this is where my strength is, on stage, on camera, in front, doing this type of thing. It’s not that I don’t care anymore. But it’s not the highest priority even though it’s a very important thing. So the last thing I want to ask you is, how do we help people bridge this gap? Because I’ve noticed there’s a lot of people that go, “I have a team.” Now, I know people that have a team and they really do have a team. And there’s other people that hired a slew of outsourcers who they’re just delegating stuff to here and there, but they’re still lynchpin. Does that make sense? 

Rich Allen [31:02]

Yes, of course. 

Mario Fachini [31:03]

How do you help someone create an actual team and not just the linchpin scenario where they sound good for saying, “Yes, I have people that do stuff for me.” But really, they have no guidance and you couldn’t turn them loose on their own. 

Rich Allen [31:17]

Yeah. It’s probably not just a – I don’t have a, you know, click your fingers, give you an answer kind of a deal. 

Mario Fachini [31:23]

Oh, come on. That’s what we want. Right? 

Rich Allen [31:26]

Yeah. That’s right. I know that’s what people want. 

Mario Fachini [31:28]

You don’t have an app for that? 

Rich Allen [31:30]

I don’t have an app for that. But I do have a first step for that. 

Mario Fachini [31:34]

I’ll take it. 

Rich Allen [31:35]

I have a first step for that. And here’s the first step that I would tell every business owner, start making the process to be hired into your business more difficult. Make it more challenging to become a member of your team. Most people’s hiring process – and I see them all. I’ve watched everybody do it – it’s lame. They hire people that they should never hire for the job. And as a result, they can’t rely on them. But as soon as people start stepping up their hiring process, and making it more difficult to get on the team, making the hurdle higher, setting the bar higher, and they get people who will jump over that higher bar, then they’re surrounded then with people who have the capacity, the capability, and the desire to do the roll, do the work. And the business owner can step away from it. But it’s the first step. 

Mario Fachini [32:43]

I’m going to ask one more because this is so good. We could go all day. How long should you wait to fire the wrong person that’s killing your team? 

Rich Allen [32:53]

Yeah. It’s a simple answer so we can go to break here soon. The answer is, the moment you believe somebody isn’t capable, the first time that thought enters your brain is when you ought to let them go. 

Rich Allen [33:09]

Excellent. Excellent. Thank you so much. I have thoroughly enjoyed that. And I’m glad it’s my show because I can bend the rules and we bring the right answers. We’re not skipping over anyone. We’re here to serve. So we’re going to thank our sponsor and we’ll come back for the Imperfect Action Round. 

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Mario Fachini [34:42]

And we are back with the Imperfect Action Round. Rich, are you ready to take imperfect action? 

Rich Allen [34:47]

Let’s do it. 

Mario Fachini [34:48]

First question for you, what is the fastest path to the cash? 

Rich Allen [34:54]

The fastest path is to understand with clarity and certainty the needs of your ideal customer. Not the broad range of customers. But the one customer that would, for you, be your ideal customer. 

Mario Fachini [35:12]

Very good. Number two, what is the biggest problem you see your prospects making and the fastest way they can fix it? 

Rich Allen [35:20]

The biggest problem that I see is that they don’t inspire their team to greatness. And it doesn’t take much but you’ve got to have a vision of where you want the business to be. No one wants to help you if it’s all about you. It’s got to be about where the business is going and how it can be – it’s inclusive so they can be a part of it. And if you do that, everyone will want to be on the journey with you and they’ll help you get there faster. 

Mario Fachini [35:50]

Very good. Number three, what is the best way to maximize customer lifetime value? 

Rich Allen [35:58]

The best way to do that is to always, always over deliver on the promise you made. Whatever promise you make in the selling side, on the front wheel of your bike, always, without exception, over deliver on the delivery side. That’ll keep customers for life. 

Mario Fachini [36:23]

Very good. Now, I know that leaders are readers. What books could you recommend to expert Authority World? 

Rich Allen [36:31]

Here’s one that I don’t know whether everybody’s read or not, but it’s one of my favorites. I have all my clients read it. It’s called the Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham. And let me just – if I can, real quick. 

Mario Fachini [36:47]

Sure. 

Rich Allen [36:48]

If you’re familiar with Robert Kiyosaki and Rich Dad Poor Dad – 

Mario Fachini [36:53]

One of my favorite authors. 

Rich Allen [36:55]

Great book, great author. His poor dad was his real dad. His rich dad was this financial genius that helped him with his understanding how business worked. That person happens to be Keith Cunningham. He’s a brilliant entrepreneur based out of Austin, Texas. I’ve spent a lot of time with him. And he wrote this book that basically outlines all the problems, all the issues that small business owners make. And it’s unbelievable. It’s fascinating. A mystery for every business owner. 

Mario Fachini [37:40]

I did not know that. And I’m excited to read that because I’ve read over a dozen of Kiyosaki’s books over the years. 

Rich Allen [37:48]

All the wisdom in Kiyosaki’s books comes from Keith Cunningham. 

Mario Fachini [37:52]

That is fantastic. Thank you very much for sharing that with us. Where would you like people to learn more about you? 

Rich Allen [38:02]

You know, it’s easy. You can see the bike, right? My website name is Tour de Profit, just like Tour de France, but just remove the France and add profit. It’s TourDeProfit.com. I actually put together a special page for you. And if you go there, TourDeProfit/ExpertAuthority, one word all written out, Expert Authority I put some free resources there for all your listeners and watchers. 

Mario Fachini [38:33]

Well, thank you very much. I appreciate that. 

Rich Allen [38:36]

My pleasure. 

Mario Fachini [38:39]

Rich, it has been an absolute pleasure. I thank you for your time and coming on the show and sharing with Expert Authority World. 

Rich Allen [38:47]

Thank you so much, Mario. It’s been a blast to be here. 

Mario Fachini [38:51]

Expert Authority World, we have another great one here today. I’ll see you tomorrow. Make it a great day. And God bless. 

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After watching his father’s family-owned business struggle to succeed, Rich Allen made it his mission to turn failure into a legacy by asking one simple question: what makes a business work? The answer? It’s as easy as riding a bike. A high- energy speaker, recognized author, very successful entrepreneur, and sought- after advisor to business owners, Rich has proven time and time again that his bicycle model works. With experience in both large and small companies, including growing a small manufacturing business to well over $100M in annual sales, Rich has helped hundreds of business owners harness the power of their team – giving them the freedom, flexibility and profitability they deserve.

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